Fighting oryx

[Chris van Rooyen]

These two oryx (gemsbok) were having it out at sunset in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. I was lucky to be there at the right moment just as the fight got serious. I like the way in which the dust clouds add drama to the scene.

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Date/Time: 2008:03:17 18:01:46
Shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
Aperture: 6.3
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 800
Focal length: 500mm

[peter delaney]

Very nice Mr Van Rooyen.. lovely action .was this on a recent trip??

[D. Robert Franz]

Very dramatic image. Love the dust. Great natural history photo.....

[Del Cockroft]

Full action of a mighty struggle. Excellent capture.